We all know Google Drive is a popular cloud storage service. Companies all over the world use Google Drive to share documents with employees. It is really easy to upload, share, or link files from the computer to the Google Drive cloud.
Its easy-to-use Interface and simplicity make it the first choice of users when it comes to linking files from their Computers or Phones to their cloud storage.
Keep reading, as we will discuss how to Link folders to Google Drive regardless of OS software or hardware.
How to Link Folders on Google Drive
Windows is the most used Operating system in the world. To link folders on Google Drive in Windows, follow the below steps.
- Use Google’s “Backup and Sync” desktop or third-party apps to sync folders between the desktop and drive.
- Search for Google’s “Backup and Sync” software and download the desktop app for Windows.
- After the App is installed on your respective workstation, open the App through your Home page and log in through the ID that you want to link your files and folders with.
- After successfully logging into your ID, you will see an option to choose what you want to link with it. This can be anything from photos, music, documents, and even folders.
Remember, Google Drive usually provides only 15GB of free storage. So, if you want to sync folders with sizes larger than this, try either upgrading your storage plan or linking your folders to another Google Drive ID.
- Finally, you will be asked whether you want to sync Google Drive to your computer. This option allows you to sync your whole Google Drive or specific folders with your computer. After choosing what you want to link, choose the start option.
- After finishing the setup, the software will create a folder on your computer that you can use to link folders or other content with your Google Drive.
This way, we can link folders to the Google Drive application.
How do you link a Folder to Google Drive on Android?
Google Drive generally allows you to sync folders and photos automatically. Follow the steps below to link a folder in Google Drive from Android.
- Open Google Drive, search for the “Auto-sync for Google Drive” App and download it.
- Once downloaded, open the app and provide the necessary permissions. You will then be able to choose the account and folders that you want to sync with.
- After selecting “Connect to Google Drive,” Choose the account you want the folders to link.
- You can choose whether to create a new folder or an existing one. The App will then create the folders according to your choice.
- After setting it, you can see the status of the linking and also choose which folders to link.
By this, you can link folders in Google Drive from an Android device.
How do you link a folder to Google Drive on an iPhone/iPad?
iPhone and iPad are the Apple asset. The functionality differs from Android. So, when it comes to linking folders with your Google Drive, it will be a bit different.
Follow the steps below to link your folder with your Google drive.
- Open the “App Store” and search for the Google Drive App.
- After installing the app and providing all the necessary permissions, Open Google Drive By tapping on the “Files” folder on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap the “Google Drive” folder option on the menu to access the User interface.
- Tap on the “create new folder” icon from the upper section of the Drive window, give the folder a name, and tap Done from the top-right corner of the window.
This will let you link your folders so that you can access them from anywhere you want.
How do you link a folder to Google Drive on a MacBook?
Apple’s MacBook has had its own defining Operating System and features. Because of the different OS, there’s generally a misconception regarding the MacBook’s features. But when it comes to linking the files and folders, the steps are as easy as those that a Windows user has to perform.
You can link folders to your Google Drive using a MacBook in a few easy steps. Here are the step-by-step instructions which you may follow:
- Install the Google Drive application if you do not already have one.
- After installing and providing the necessary permissions, click on the “Google Drive” software application and log in using the ID you want to link the folders.
- The installer will provide you with a few tips. ( Only for users downloading the software for the first time on how to use the software.
- After everything is finished, you will be provided with an overview of your account. Thus highlighting all of your folders and files present in the Drive.
- The Google Drive menu bar provides users options to configure their Drive(i.e., For linking their folders). Select the option, and it will ask you to select which folders you want to link with.
- Click Done, and the app will automatically start linking your folder.
Conclusion
I hope it meets your requirements. Linking the folder in Drive is easy. Steps may vary slightly based on the device and operating system. However, it is still one of the best Cloud Storage systems on the market.
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